February 8, 2016

Keys to Pre-Season Scouting

In my opinion, pre-season scouting for elk is a really good excuse for elk hunters to get out into the woods and stretch our legs after […]
September 30, 2015

Hunting Rocky Mountain vs. Roosevelt Elk

My Grandpa once said, “Elk are exactly where you find ‘em!” This saying has always held a special place in my memory bank, whether I’m chasing bugles […]
August 10, 2015

Trail Cameras for Elk

If you’re like me, you may not have a lot of extra time to spend hiking and scouting for elk. If you’re hunting on public ground, […]
December 24, 2012

Pass It On – Hunting With Youth

I have a quote that I always remind my son, Austin (and sometimes myself) of any time we get down in the elk woods, or at […]
November 5, 2012

The Perfect Elk Cartridge

Many elk hunters seek the perfect elk cartridge – the one that will lay the smack down and never fail them in any conditions they may […]
August 23, 2011

Aggressive Elk Calling

I mopped my brow as I descended the steep and unforgiving ridge  in the hot midday sun.  My purpose for subjecting myself to this torture is no more […]
March 28, 2011

Bugle, or slip in silent?

Ready to take the plunge into the Idaho backcountry! For most of us, being an effective elk killer is no “overnight success”. Years of patience, hard […]
February 14, 2011

“My Elk Rifle”

  Traditions “My elk rifle” – This phrase is undoubtedly the beginning of many debates. Most hunters hold their trusty rifles in very high regard, even […]
October 4, 2010

Getting “The Low Down” – Phase 2

Ok so we have all of our notes, maps, advice from former hunt tag holders and game biologists – it’s time to dig in deeper. I […]
August 8, 2010

Getting the “Low Down”

So, you have drawn a limited entry elk tag!  Where do we go from here?  Whether your hunting witha bow or a rifle, drawing an elk […]
July 31, 2010

Calling all Quitters

I have lots of advice. Whether your going to buy a new 4×4 truck, or going out for dinner, I can usually put in my “two […]
July 31, 2010

Dirk’s day pack

My day pack consists of many of the same items that most hunters carry. Some are more crucial than others and I will try and highlight […]

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